The ancient Greek story of Oedipus, who, no matter how hard he tries, cannot avoid his tragic destiny, is an example of the theory of _____

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: fatalism

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Identify any formal fallacies or fallacies of language in the following passage.If you didn't take the final, you didn't pass the course. However, you did take the final. So you passed the course.

What will be an ideal response?

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The fallacy of false dilemma involves

A. assuming the point to be proved. B. relying on an ambiguity in the meaning of one or more premises. C. assuming that a certain list of alternatives is complete when it isn't. D. relying on a controversial moral principle in order to solve a dilemma.

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Which of the following describes the duties others have to not interfere in certain activities of another person who is exercising a given right?

a. Contractual rights b. Obligations c. Negative rights d. Duties

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